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Re: HF Antenna at Clearfield EMA Building
Good morning, Mike, thank you for your input.? It's appreciated. Everyone, After sending that first email on this topic, Allen K3HOC had a conversation with Scott, our EMA Director, and he wants to know sooner rather than later what it will cost for a new antenna.? So we really have a day or so to decide what it is we want and get that information to Scott.? He didn't say the county would purchase it, but he wants the info ASAP.? I suspect it's a matter of costs.? In the commercial world antennas cost thousands of dollars.? In the amateur radio world you can get a really high end HF antenna for about $1,000 or less.? A decently performing amateur antenna can be had for a couple hundred dollars or less.? It's a different?scale.? So I suspect that if this antenna is a couple hundred?dollars or less he's probably?going to green light a purchase.? Just my guess.? But we need to get information?to him about what it will cost soon. It's not going to wait until the next meeting. So I believe?what we're looking for is a RESONANT multi-band antenna that can easily?be installed for not a lot of money.? By resonant, I mean one that can be used without an antenna tuner.? Something like a fan dipole or trap dipole antenna but not a G5RV.? The G5RV requires the use of an antenna tuner.? With that said, what specific antennas can anyone point us to for consideration?? Thank you. John On Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 6:24?PM wb3eqw12 via <wb3eqw12=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: HF Antenna at Clearfield EMA Building
开云体育Hi John. I sent my antenna thoughts to you by text message. Sorry I will miss our meeting Thursday.? Mike Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "John Szwarc via groups.io" <johnszwarc@...> Date: 3/10/25 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: [W3CPA] HF Antenna at Clearfield EMA Building Everyone, This morning a tower crew was on the tower at the Clearfield EMA building and, while doing other maintenance,?they took a peak at the non-functional HF dipole? inverted V antenna.? What they found was a center balun that was in really rough?shape.? Clearly it's not going to work.? As a result they brought the dipole down awaiting further instructions. This antenna is owned by the Clearfield?County EMA.? ?Back in 2019 a MFJ G5RV antenna was purchased as a replacement by the county.? The selection of a G5RV antenna was made by the then CCARC President Gary W3CUB. For those not familiar with the G5RV antenna, it is a non-resonant antenna and requires the use of an antenna tuner.? The staff at the time from Centre Communications felt this antenna was the wrong type for the tower installation.? As a result this antenna was never installed and has since been lost.?? To facilitate?operations?at the EMA Allen K3HOC is leaving a coax on the ground near the tower fence line that we can temporarily?connect to the antenna of our choice.? Rich N3RBJ has a multi-band vertical stick antenna which he plans to bring on Thursday so we can use the HF radios for Radio?Night.? That gets us on the air for the moment. At this point our choices are as follows: 1. Inform the county of the need for a new antenna and see if they have funding to replace it.?? 2. The club could purchase a new antenna and donate it to the county. 3. Build a home brew antenna for use at the EMA building. If we want the county to purchase one, or if we decide to purchase it ourselves, we will need to know what we want.? So we need to come up with a decision on this rather quickly.? The alternative is to build one home-brew style.? I have a home-brewed 20 meter dipole which I can bring on Thursday as a show and tell.? Building one like this as a multi-band fan dipole would be an easy project and would cost us about $20 to $30.? So lots to think?about.? The Radio Night is this week, Thursday the 13th at 7 PM.? Last month we had a lot of fun getting acquainted with the digital mode FT8 on HF.? I'd expect that this month we can actually make some contacts with the mode.? Hoping to see a good crew there again.? The business meeting will be on Thursday March 27th and we'll need to come to a decision?at that point.?? Thank you to Allen K3HOC who made sure the?tower crew inspected the antenna while on the tower.? And thank you to Rich N3RBJ who has offered the temporary use of his vertical multi-band antenna.?? John N3SPW John Szwarc |
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HF Antenna at Clearfield EMA Building
Everyone, This morning a tower crew was on the tower at the Clearfield EMA building and, while doing other maintenance,?they took a peak at the non-functional HF dipole? inverted V antenna.? What they found was a center balun that was in really rough?shape.? Clearly it's not going to work.? As a result they brought the dipole down awaiting further instructions. This antenna is owned by the Clearfield?County EMA.? ?Back in 2019 a MFJ G5RV antenna was purchased as a replacement by the county.? The selection of a G5RV antenna was made by the then CCARC President Gary W3CUB. For those not familiar with the G5RV antenna, it is a non-resonant antenna and requires the use of an antenna tuner.? The staff at the time from Centre Communications felt this antenna was the wrong type for the tower installation.? As a result this antenna was never installed and has since been lost.?? To facilitate?operations?at the EMA Allen K3HOC is leaving a coax on the ground near the tower fence line that we can temporarily?connect to the antenna of our choice.? Rich N3RBJ has a multi-band vertical stick antenna which he plans to bring on Thursday so we can use the HF radios for Radio?Night.? That gets us on the air for the moment. At this point our choices are as follows: 1. Inform the county of the need for a new antenna and see if they have funding to replace it.?? 2. The club could purchase a new antenna and donate it to the county. 3. Build a home brew antenna for use at the EMA building. If we want the county to purchase one, or if we decide to purchase it ourselves, we will need to know what we want.? So we need to come up with a decision on this rather quickly.? The alternative is to build one home-brew style.? I have a home-brewed 20 meter dipole which I can bring on Thursday as a show and tell.? Building one like this as a multi-band fan dipole would be an easy project and would cost us about $20 to $30.? So lots to think?about.? The Radio Night is this week, Thursday the 13th at 7 PM.? Last month we had a lot of fun getting acquainted with the digital mode FT8 on HF.? I'd expect that this month we can actually make some contacts with the mode.? Hoping to see a good crew there again.? The business meeting will be on Thursday March 27th and we'll need to come to a decision?at that point.?? Thank you to Allen K3HOC who made sure the?tower crew inspected the antenna while on the tower.? And thank you to Rich N3RBJ who has offered the temporary use of his vertical multi-band antenna.?? John N3SPW John Szwarc |
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Tech Class via Zoom in March and May
Centre and Clearfield County Amateur Radio Operators: FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------
In case you know anyone interested in preparing for their Ham radio Technician license test…
Please share as appropriate?
Ed/KC3NAF
Here is the information on the Tech Course:
LICENSING CLASS 03/12/2025
Start/End Dates:?03/12/2025 - 04/30/2025 Scott KR3L Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his) |
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NWS Weather Station Active
Centre County Amateur Radio Operators Radio station WX3CTP is operating today to receive severe weather reports. Listen for WX3CTP to call for reports periodically on various repeaters. Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his) |
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Re: New SSC application for Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club W3CPA Approved!
开云体育Thank you both for what you do! Regards, Jack John R. Woolridge Jr. N3MUX Dimeling & Schrot Inc. 814 765 5588 O 814 765 2251 F 814 592 1489 C ? ? ? ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of John Szwarc via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2025 11:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [W3CPA] New SSC application for Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club W3CPA Approved! ? Everyone, ? Congratulations is in order for all of us! ? If you read below you’ll see a forwarded message from the ARRL informing us that our application for the Special Service Club designation has been approved. ? So it’s official now! ?? ? The Special Service Club designation is really a recognition that we are doing everything we need to do in promoting our club and providing a welcoming environment for anyone wishing to learn about amateur radio. ? It’s a good feather to have in our cap as we move forward knowing that we have the support of the ARRL behind us. ?? ? Its awesome to be associated with an active group like we have built. ? But there’s more we can do. ?On the horizon are more group projects and opportunities for personal and organizational growth. ? There’s no stopping us now! ? Thank you and 73, ? John N3SPW? ? ? ? 814-553-5649
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New SSC application for Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club W3CPA Approved!
开云体育Everyone,Congratulations is in order for all of us! ? If you read below you’ll see a forwarded message from the ARRL informing us that our application for the Special Service Club designation has been approved. ? So it’s official now! ?? The Special Service Club designation is really a recognition that we are doing everything we need to do in promoting our club and providing a welcoming environment for anyone wishing to learn about amateur radio. ? It’s a good feather to have in our cap as we move forward knowing that we have the support of the ARRL behind us. ?? Its awesome to be associated with an active group like we have built. ? But there’s more we can do. ?On the horizon are more group projects and opportunities for personal and organizational growth. ? There’s no stopping us now! Thank you and 73, John N3SPW? 814-553-5649 Begin forwarded message:
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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
Centre County Amateur Radio Operators: Slight possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.? Rain could be significant. Be careful out there. ---------- Forwarded message --------- NWS Partners -?? Severe thunderstorms are possible across much of central Pennsylvania this afternoon and early evening. Scattered damaging wind gusts and isolated hail will be the main threats in thunderstorms later today. Enhanced runoff from heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding; melting snow and potential for ice jams will enhance flood risk in the northern tier of central Pennsylvania.? Important Changes:?Added information on severe wind and hail threats for this afternoon and evening.?Added severe weather timing graphics for today. For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?. Estimated Time of Next Update: Final Briefing for this severe event, barring significant changes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We can also be reached 24/7 on?. -NWS State College  Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office?? Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his) |
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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
开云体育Looks like Clearfield County is in for some severe thunderstorms starting tomorrow afternoon. ?Stay vigilant and watch for flash flooding. ??814-553-5649 Begin forwarded message:
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Special Services Club Status
Everyone, Moments ago I received a call from Cory?Sickles, WA3UVV.? Cory is the Western PA Section Affiliated Club Coordinator for the American Radio Relay League.?? Cory stated that the Special Services Club application we had submitted has been approved at the?Section level and is being forwarded to the ARRL Atlantic Division Director for his approval.? It's not a formal approval?yet, but at this point there's very little chance it won't become official sometime next week.?? Thank you and?73. John N3SPW John Szwarc |
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NOAA/NWS Layoffs coming
Carmine K3CWP is the bearer of some bad news regarding the National Weather?Service.? See below about layoffs.....? ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Carmine Prestia <carmine.prestia@...> Date: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 4:46?PM Subject: NOAA/NWS Layoffs coming To: [email protected] Group Moderators <[email protected]> Centre County Amateur Radio Operators: Layoffs pushed for NOAA/NWS: This would affect public safety. Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his) John Szwarc |
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Re: CCARC Meeting Tonight
John, I will not be in attendance tonight. Dave KC3KHV On Thu, Feb 27, 2025, 7:14 AM John Szwarc via <johnszwarc=[email protected]> wrote:
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CCARC Meeting Tonight
Good morning everyone! A final reminder about the Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club meeting tonight.? 7 PM at the Clearfield Emergency Management Agency building.? 911 Leonard Street, Clearfield.?? We have several projects in the works right now.? Lots to talk discuss.? Please plan to attend. Thank you. John N3SPW -- John Szwarc |
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Re: Tuesday night net
Hey Tim how have you been? I'm on an airplane in Tampa Florida heading back to Pa. Probably can't check into the net tonight same as I was on the plane last Tuesday leaveing. but I'm on the way back and would like to run net control some time. I'll talk to you and the group this week for more info. And hope your Bible study is going good. The Bible is the only true word of God! On Mon, Feb 17, 2025, 9:29 AM Tim Leet via <teleet=[email protected]> wrote: Good morning everyone, if someone would like to step up and be a net control for the Tuesday night net that would really be appreciated. Unfortunately, I will be starting a Bible study at our church on Tuesday nights and will not be able to call the net at this time. The Bible study is during that time. I will be glad to help out if there’s any weeks that we are not there and I am available. Anyone can be a net control. It is not hard at all, so if you would like to do the net on Tuesday night just let us know and we’ll be glad to get you on board. It is a great net. And only last about 15 to 20 minutes. Of course, we would like to get a lot more people participating and if it lasts an hour, that would be great too. Anyway, hope everyone has a great week and please consider being a neck control for the? net. It is a great opportunity and good experience.? 73? from Tim. K5TEL |
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"Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act of 2025"
开云体育贵驰滨….814-553-5649 Begin forwarded message:
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Re: February CCARC Newsletter
开云体育Harvey,Sorry about that. ?Not sure how I missed you. ?I’ll add you to the attendees this evening. ?? John 814-553-5649 On Feb 24, 2025, at 10:12?AM, Harvey Haag via groups.io <hhaag@...> wrote:
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Re: Updated Club Roster
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Re: Updated Club Roster
John I am an ARRL member Dave KC3KHV On Sun, Feb 16, 2025, 12:23 PM John Szwarc via <johnszwarc=[email protected]> wrote:
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CCARC net tonight and meeting
CCARC members,
Just a quick reminder about the weekly net which will happen at 7pm tonight on the 147.255 repeater. Rich N3RBJ will be our net control station tonight. Hope to hear everyone on the air. And also this Thursday at 7pm we will have our February Club meeting. The location is the usual Clearfield County EMA building, 911 Leonard St. In Clearfield. We have several projects in the works so there will be lots to talk about. Thank you, John N3SPW 814-553-5649 |
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